Fast Ball Talk

Finding the right ADU builder is less about hype and more about process, documentation, and fit. Review comparable projects and look for consistency—clean scopes, predictable timelines, and details that show good coordination across trades. Sound control is easiest to build in early: insulation choices, resilient channels, solid-core doors, and smart room placement. When you compare proposals, watch for hidden allowances and missing site work (trenching, drainage, restoration). A detailed scope beats a low number that’s full of blanks. If you’re building a shortlist, start with adu construction companies and turn it into questions for your contractor. If you’re collecting bids, ask for a written scope with exclusions listed—this prevents misunderstandings later. Keep a short list of non-negotiables so decisions stay consistent as options multiply. When in doubt, simplify—fewer custom details often means faster progress and cleaner results. When in doubt, simplify—fewer custom details often means faster progress and cleaner results. If you’re collecting bids, ask for a written scope with exclusions listed—this prevents misunderstandings later. Keep a short list of non-negotiables so decisions stay consistent as options multiply. If you’re collecting bids, ask for a written scope with exclusions listed—this prevents misunderstandings later.